This Light Hike will be to the top of Kennesaw Mountain beginning and ending at the Visitor Center. This is a great time to hike up the mountain because there are no leaves on the trees so the views of Atlanta and Cobb County are awesome! This will not be a race so please do not be frightened by the thought of climbing about 700 feet in elevation. We will hike about 2.5 miles. This will be an easy hike with a difficulty level of D2+ For your sake and the sake of the group, please do not assume beyond your ability. Hiking Rating Scale: D1 Easy (beginner hikers) mostly flat D2 Easy to moderate (regular hikers) some hills D3 Moderate (a cardio workout) mountainous D4 Moderate to strenuous (challenging workout) Steep grades/agility D5 Strenuous (serious physical challenge) Very steep and far DATE: November 13th 2021 TIME: 9:30am – 12pm ADDRESS: 900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive; Kennesaw, GA. SPECIAL NOTE: If the Visitor Center parking lot is full, there is overflow parking about 1/4 mile north on Old US 41. We will try to shuttle hikers from the overflow parking. There is a $5 parking for entry to the park. WHAT TO BRING: Small Day Pack to carry your gear- rain jacket, camera, water, snacks, etc. Optional Things to Bring: Bible, Hiking Poles, First-Aid Kit, GPS. No children or animals please. LUNCH: We will have lunch at the Golden Corral in Kennesaw – 700 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW Kennesaw, GA 30144 KEEP IN MIND: There are always dangerous and unforeseen elements when out in nature: Cliffs, water hazards, weather, animals, insects, reptiles, falling limbs or rocks, Poison Ivy, Oak, Sumac, etc. Trails may be un-maintained, slippery, rocky, icy and have steep embankments. Shoes and clothing may get muddy or wet. The woods are your bathroom. WAIVER: By attending, each person assumes all responsibility and liability for themselves and their actions and hereby releases Echo Ministries, its employees, directors, officers, agents, and volunteers from any and all liability resulting from any loss, injury, illness, damages, or death, while attending, participating or volunteering in this event. Make sure that anyone you invite receives this information and understands and agrees to all aspects of it, otherwise you’re responsible for them. CORONAVIRUS WAIVER: By attending, each person assumes all responsibility and liability for themselves and their actions and hereby releases Echo Ministries, its employees, directors, officers, agents, and volunteers from any and all liability resulting from the Coronavirus. MORE INFO: Contact Trip Leader: George Graves. 678-549-7767, gravesfam@windstream.net if you have any questions about this event.